What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Support Specialist - Bois Forte position at Range Mental Health Center?
### Job Duties
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist – Bois Forte
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Supervisor
Location: Nett Lake Reservation and Tower Reservation
Status: Part-time
Pay band/Wage Range: $18.00 - $ 25.40 (Pay band 1) BOE
Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MNPFML
About Our Workplace:
Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.
As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.
Job Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist role utilizes personal experiences to collaborate with, coach and challenge clients to view their life situations as an opportunity for growth and change within each individual’s recovery. The incumbent provides highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. For this specific position, the Peer Support Specialist work location would be in Bois Forte, the individual will be a member of Bois Forte and be a liaison between Bois Forte and the services provided by RMHC. This is a grant supported position.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide individual and/or group peer support for the people we serve
Complete documentation for peer support program per RMHC procedures
Assist the people we serve in making progress on treatment plan goals
Coordinate and refer clients to services as needed to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning
Act as an advocate for the people we serve
Assist the people we serve in obtaining and maintaining their benefits
Provide crisis assistance as needed
Support, assist, enable the people we serve to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments and independent living and community skills
Attend and actively participate in weekly peer support meeting
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary employee meetings, minimum of one time per month or as required
Provide program transportation as needed
Complete continuing education training of at least 30 hours every two years in areas of mental health recovery, mental health rehabilitative services and peer support.
Follow all Federal guidelines in accordance with the Department of Labor’s statutes and laws and any other regulatory agencies.
Liaison between Bois Forte and services provided by RMHC.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Reliable transportation to and from work
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good observation, rapid assessment, and crisis management skills
Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities/cultural differences
Ability to be flexible and to work as a team member
Good understanding of local and state mental health system
Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this position
Education, Experience And Qualifications:
Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance required
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Have or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illness
Be willing to share their experience with recovery
Successfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam
Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check
One year freedom of chemical usage problems
Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
Physical Requirements:
Bois Forte Band Member
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Ability to deal with significant daily stress
Sufficient vision to utilize a computer monitor
Sufficient hearing to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, by phone, or in a group setting
Ability to climb stairs
Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearance
EOE/AA
### Minimum Education Required
Education, Experience And Qualifications:
Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance required
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Have or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illness
Be willing to share their experience with recovery
Successfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam
Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check
One year freedom of chemical usage problems
Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
### Minimum Experience Required
Education, Experience And Qualifications:
Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance required
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Have or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illness
Be willing to share their experience with recovery
Successfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam
Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check
One year freedom of chemical usage problems
Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
1
### Compensation
$
### Postal Code
55792
### Job Type
Part Time
### Place of Work
Hybrid
### Requisition ID
61712
### Job Benefits
Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MNPFML
Job Title: Peer Support Specialist – Bois Forte
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Supervisor
Location: Nett Lake Reservation and Tower Reservation
Status: Part-time
Pay band/Wage Range: $18.00 - $ 25.40 (Pay band 1) BOE
Benefits: Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MNPFML
About Our Workplace:
Range Mental Health Center is proud to be a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The goals of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics program in MN are to 1) increase access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services (particularly to under-served communities), 2) advance integration of behavioral health with physical health care, and 3) improve utilization of evidence-based practices on a more consistent basis.
As part of our commitment to supporting employees in their professional development, we offer 100% employer provided clinical supervision at no cost to staff in therapy positions or any role requiring clinical licensure. This includes weekly supervision in accordance with all licensing board requirements. Our structure also includes weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and monthly staff meetings. This reflects our broader philosophy of integrated treatment coordination and robust clinical support. Join a team where collaboration, professional development, and integrated care are built into the way we work, every single week.
Job Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist role utilizes personal experiences to collaborate with, coach and challenge clients to view their life situations as an opportunity for growth and change within each individual’s recovery. The incumbent provides highly individualized services in the community, promoting individual self-determination and decision-making to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse issues. For this specific position, the Peer Support Specialist work location would be in Bois Forte, the individual will be a member of Bois Forte and be a liaison between Bois Forte and the services provided by RMHC. This is a grant supported position.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide individual and/or group peer support for the people we serve
Complete documentation for peer support program per RMHC procedures
Assist the people we serve in making progress on treatment plan goals
Coordinate and refer clients to services as needed to achieve and maintain their optimal level of functioning
Act as an advocate for the people we serve
Assist the people we serve in obtaining and maintaining their benefits
Provide crisis assistance as needed
Support, assist, enable the people we serve to develop and enhance stability, competencies, personal/emotional adjustments and independent living and community skills
Attend and actively participate in weekly peer support meeting
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary employee meetings, minimum of one time per month or as required
Provide program transportation as needed
Complete continuing education training of at least 30 hours every two years in areas of mental health recovery, mental health rehabilitative services and peer support.
Follow all Federal guidelines in accordance with the Department of Labor’s statutes and laws and any other regulatory agencies.
Liaison between Bois Forte and services provided by RMHC.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Reliable transportation to and from work
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good observation, rapid assessment, and crisis management skills
Non-judgmental attitude toward persons with disabilities/cultural differences
Ability to be flexible and to work as a team member
Good understanding of local and state mental health system
Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement to this position
Education, Experience And Qualifications:
Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance required
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Have or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illness
Be willing to share their experience with recovery
Successfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam
Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check
One year freedom of chemical usage problems
Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
Physical Requirements:
Bois Forte Band Member
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Ability to deal with significant daily stress
Sufficient vision to utilize a computer monitor
Sufficient hearing to accurately record or respond to another party both in person, by phone, or in a group setting
Ability to climb stairs
Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness and physical appearance
EOE/AA
### Minimum Education Required
Education, Experience And Qualifications:
Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance required
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Have or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illness
Be willing to share their experience with recovery
Successfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam
Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check
One year freedom of chemical usage problems
Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
### Minimum Experience Required
Education, Experience And Qualifications:
Minnesota driver’s license and auto insurance required
Must be at least 21 years old
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Have or have had a primary diagnosis of mental illness
Be willing to share their experience with recovery
Successfully completed the Department approved Certified Peer Specialist training and certification exam
Be felony free for at least one year, have no active order for protections, and pass the required background check
One year freedom of chemical usage problems
Philosophical approach consistent with Range Mental Health Center’s mission
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
1
### Compensation
$
### Postal Code
55792
### Job Type
Part Time
### Place of Work
Hybrid
### Requisition ID
61712
### Job Benefits
Including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, PTO, MNPFML
Salary : $18 - $25